By Vision 360: The Lord of Great Power: The Story of the Colonial Painting That Gave Rise to One of Bolivia’s Largest Festivities The image of the “Three-Faced Jesus,” an 18th-century sacred artwork, arrived in the Chijini neighborhood in the 1920s as part of a religious dowry. Devotion to the image led to the construction…
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Local Couple Funds Monument to Andrés de Santa Cruz in Huarina | Pareja financia monumento a Andrés de Santa Cruz en Huarina
By Eju.tv: Couple Funds Monument to Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz in His Birthplace of Huarina A towering monument honoring Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz y Calahumana has been unveiled in Huarina, the lakeside town on Bolivia’s Altiplano where the renowned military leader and statesman was born. [video] The monument was financed entirely by local…
Marcelo Arce Bolo: Heart of Solidarity | Corazón de Solidaridad
By Unitel: Recognition Awarded to Villager Who Fed Stranded Drivers During Road Blockades Don Marcelo, better known as “Yungueñito,” a kind-hearted man, chose to shelter 180 drivers who were stranded on the highway between La Paz and Desaguadero because of the blockades [Composite Image] / Marcelo Arce Bolo, a resident of the La Paz department, was…
Morenada: Mask as Tribute to Bolivian Folklore | Máscara en homenaje al folclore de Bolivia
By EFE, El Deber: Iconic Morenada Mask Installed in La Paz as Tribute to Bolivian Folklore LA PAZ, Bolivia — An iconic moreno mask, one of the most recognizable symbols of Bolivia’s traditional Morenada dance, was permanently installed Friday in a popular urban park in La Paz as part of an initiative to bring cultural heritage and…
130 Runners Take on Illimani Saturday | 130 Corredores Desafían el Illimani este Sábado
By Boliviaski.com: Skyrace Illimani to Be Held This Saturday with More Than 130 Athletes The event will feature national and international competitors and will take place on the slopes of La Paz’s iconic Illimani mountain. The 2026 National Skyrunning Championship will continue this Saturday with its third stage: Skyrace Illimani, which will be held in…
Tradition and Flavors of La Paz: These Are the Must-Have Dishes During the July Festivities | Tradición y sabores paceños: estos son los platos infaltables durante las Fiestas Julias
By Arely Bautista, Unitel: During the commemoration of the 217th anniversary of La Paz’s independence movement, gastronomy once again takes center stage with flavors that are part of the city’s identity and celebrations Every July 16, La Paz commemorates its liberation movement, and food plays a special role in the festivities. Among the most representative…
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